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While Granny frequently mentioned that she was from Tennessee, the series never specified the state from which the Clampetts moved to California.

However, they often referred to nearby towns such as Joplin, Branson, Springfield, Tulsa, Silver Dollar City, all of which are in or near southwest Missouri.

In the eighth episode of season 8, named " Manhattan Hillbillies ," Granny tells the police officer in Central Park that her family comes from Taney County ( which is in southwest Missouri ).

Early episodes also contained several references to Eureka Springs, which is in northwest Arkansas.

All of the communities are in the Ozark Mountains.

The show's creator and producer, Paul Henning is from Independence, Missouri, and donated for the Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area near Branson.